On November 3, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors St. Pimen Zografski. The famous icon painter and church builder was born in Sofia in 1540. His secular name was Pavel and he studied at the ancient rotunda of St. George.
After the death of his parents, he gave away his property and went to the Zograf Monastery in Mount Athos where he was a monk. When he was at the age of 55, St. George appeared to him and ordered him to return to Bulgaria as a spiritual leader. For years St. Pimen traveled across the Bulgarian lands, preached, built and renovated churches and monasteries, decorating them with murals. He also worked as a copyist and miniaturist. Until his death in 1620, he built 300 churches and 15 monasteries. The feast of the saint is also celebrated as the Day of Bulgarian Artists.
105 years ago, on November 27, 1919, a treaty was signed in the Parisian suburb of Neuilly-sur-Seine, officially ending Bulgaria's participation in World War I (1914-1918). Historians define the document as "another national..
On November 25, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honours the memory of St. Clement of Ohrid – a distinguished archbishop, teacher and scholar. He was among the most prominent disciples of the brothers Cyril and Methodius, the Holy Seven Apostles – the..
On November 24, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church honors St. Catherine (Sveta Ekaterina in Bulgarian) , who was one of the most educated women of her time. She lived in the late 3rd and early 4th centuries and came from a noble family in Alexandria...
The Arbanasi architectural reserve near Veliko Tarnovo is one of the most popular tourist destinations . The medieval monasteries and churches, including..
T he Supreme Court of Cassation has given final judgement that the Bulgarian Orthodox Old Calendar Church must be registered in the register of..
On the third day of Christmas, December 27, the Bulgarian Orthodox Church commemorates the memory of Saint Stephen, the first Christian martyr. His name..
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